Implement attachment holder for a hand mixer

ABSTRACT

An implement attachment holder for a hand mixer includes a body defining opposed first and second surfaces and first and second mounting projections coupled with the body and extending away from the first surface of the body at respective first and second locations spaced apart at a first distance along a first direction. The attachment holder further includes a device retention projection extending away from the second surface of the body and partially along the first surface to at least partially overlie the first and second locations from which the first and second mounting projections extend. The device retention projection further defines at least three attachment channels extending in a second direction normal to the first direction at spaced-apart locations along the device retention projection.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure generally relates to an attachment holder for ahand mixer, and more specifically, to an attachment holder that mountsto a face of the hand mixer and retains a plurality of implementattachments therewith.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an implementattachment holder for a hand mixer includes a body defining opposedfirst and second surfaces and first and second mounting projectionscoupled with the body and extending away from the first surface of thebody at respective first and second locations spaced apart at a firstdistance along a first direction. The attachment holder further includesa device retention projection extending away from the second surface ofthe body and partially along the first surface to at least partiallyoverlie the first and second locations from which the first and secondmounting projections extend. The device retention projection furtherdefines at least three attachment channels extending in a seconddirection normal to the first direction at spaced-apart locations alongthe device retention projection. The attachment channels are open on aface of the device retention projection and on first and second parallellong sides of the device retention projection that extend between theface and the second surface of the body.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a kit includes ahand mixer having first and second attachment hubs exposed at a face ofthe hand mixer and at least three implement attachments selectivelyconnectable with the first and second attachment hubs. The kit furtherincludes an implement attachment holder having a body defining opposedfirst and second surfaces and first and second mounting projectionscoupled with the body and extending away from the first surface of thebody at respective first and second locations spaced apart at a firstdistance along a first direction configured for engagement withrespective first and second attachment hubs of the hand mixer to retainthe attachment holder on the hand mixer. The attachment holder furtherhas a device retention projection extending away from the second surfaceof the body and partially along the first surface. The device retentionprojection further defines at least three attachment channels extendingin a second direction normal to the first direction at spaced-apartlocations along the device retention projection. The attachment channelsare open on a face of the device retention projection and on first andsecond parallel long sides of the device retention projection thatextend between the face and the second surface of the body. Theattachment channels are configured to receive three of the at leastthree implement attachments when not engaged with the first or secondattachment hubs for retention with the hand mixer by engagement of thefirst and second mounting projections with the first and secondattachment hubs.

According to yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a method foroperating a hand mixer can include removing an implement attachmentholder from the hand mixer by removing first and second mountingprojections coupled with a body of the attachment holder and extendingaway from a first surface of the body from engagement with respectivefirst and second attachment hubs of the hand mixer. The implementattachment holder can define at least three attachment channelsextending in a second direction normal to the first direction atspaced-apart locations along a mounting projection and respectivelyretaining at least three implement attachments selectively connectablewith the first and second attachment hubs. The method can furtherinclude removing at least one of the implement attachments from theimplement attachment holder and assembling the at least one of theimplement attachments with at least the first attachment hub of the handmixer.

These and other features, advantages, and objects of the presentdisclosure will be further understood and appreciated by those skilledin the art by reference to the following specification, claims, andappended drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an attachment holder according toan aspect of the disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a back perspective view of the attachment holder;

FIG. 3 is a front perspective assembly view showing alignment of theattachment holder for mounting on a hand mixer;

FIG. 4 is a back perspective assembly view showing alignment of theattachment holder for mounting on the hand mixer;

FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the attachment holder mounted on ahand mixer and having a plurality of implement attachments retainedthereon;

FIG. 6 is a front perspective assembly view showing alignment of theimplement attachments with the attachment holder for mounting on thehand mixer;

FIG. 7 is a front perspective assembly view showing two implementattachments assembled for use with the hand mixer;

FIG. 8 is a cross section view of the attachment holder assembled withthe hand mixer and retaining a plurality of implement attachments;

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of the attachment holder showing alayered structure thereof; and

FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view of the attachment holder showing thelayered structure thereof.

The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasisinstead being placed upon illustrating the principles described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present illustrated embodiments reside primarily in combinations ofmethod steps and apparatus components related to an attachment holderfor a hand mixer. Accordingly, the apparatus components and method stepshave been represented, where appropriate, by conventional symbols in thedrawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent tounderstanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not toobscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent tothose of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the descriptionherein. Further, like numerals in the description and drawings representlike elements.

For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “right,”“left,” “rear,” “front,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” and derivativesthereof shall relate to the disclosure as oriented in FIG. 1 . Unlessstated otherwise, the term “front” shall refer to the surface of theelement closer to an intended viewer, and the term “rear” shall refer tothe surface of the element further from the intended viewer. However, itis to be understood that the disclosure may assume various alternativeorientations, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It isalso to be understood that the specific devices and processesillustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the followingspecification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive conceptsdefined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and otherphysical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed hereinare not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly stateotherwise.

The terms “including,” “comprises,” “comprising,” or any other variationthereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that aprocess, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elementsdoes not include only those elements but may include other elements notexpressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, orapparatus. An element proceeded by “comprises a . . . ” does not,without more constraints, preclude the existence of additional identicalelements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprisesthe element.

Referring to FIGS. 1-10 , reference numeral 10 generally designates animplement attachment holder for a hand mixer 80. As shown in FIGS. 1 and2 , the attachment holder 10 includes a body 12 defining opposed firstand second surfaces 14,16 and first and second mounting projections18,20 coupled with the body 12 and extending away from the first surface14 of the body 12 at respective first and second locations 22,24 spacedapart at a first distance 26 along a first direction 28. The attachmentholder 10 further includes a device retention projection 30 extendingaway from the second surface 16 of the body 12 and partially along thesecond surface 16 to at least partially overlie the first and secondlocations 22,24 from which the first and second mounting projections18,20 extend. The device retention projection 30 further defines atleast three attachment channels 32 extending in a second direction 34normal to the first direction 28 at spaced-apart locations along thedevice retention projection 30. The attachment channels 32 are open on aface 36 of the device retention projection 30 and on first and secondparallel long sides 38,40 of the device retention projection 30 thatextend between the face 36 and the second surface 16 of the body 12.

As shown in FIGS. 3-5 , the first and second mounting projections 18,20can be configured for engagement with respective first and secondattachment hubs 82,84 of the hand mixer 80 to retain the attachmentholder 10 on the hand mixer 80. This arrangement allows the attachmentholder 10 to be used to retain various implement attachments 90 with thehand mixer 80, which the mixer 80 is being stored or is otherwise not inuse, as shown in FIG. 5 . More particularly, the first and secondattachment hubs 82 and 84 can be exposed at a face 86 of the hand mixer80 and can be provided with various implement attachments 90 that areselectively connectable with the first and second attachment hubs 82,84.It is noted that the depicted hand mixer 80 and implement attachments 90are exemplary only and that the attachment holder 10 described hereincan be used or can be configured for use, in accordance with theprinciples discussed herein, with other hand mixers 80 and/or implementattachments that may have some variations in their configuration, shape,etc.

In one aspect, the hand mixer 80 and implement attachments 90 can beincluded in a kit that can further include the above-described implementattachment holder 10. The attachment channels within the deviceretention projection 30 are, accordingly, configured to receive threesuch implement attachments 90 when the implement attachments 90 are notengaged with the first or second attachment hubs 82,84. In this manner,the implement attachments 90 are retained with the attachment holder 10for retention with the hand mixer 80 by engagement of the first andsecond mounting projections 18, 20 with the first and second attachmenthubs 82,84. As can be appreciated, the various implement attachments 90can take on various known forms and configurations for mixing orprocessing various food items or ingredients in various ways. Inparticular, as shown in FIGS. 5-7 , specific implementations of theattachment and the related kit can include a pair of beater attachments90 a and 90 b that are configured to work in tandem with both beaterattachments 90 a and 90 b received in both attachment hubs 82,84,respectively.

Additionally, an attachment can be provided in the form of a whisk 90 cthat is configured to be used alone when received in the firstattachment hub 82. In this manner, at least two of the at least threeimplement attachments, in particular one of the beater attachments 90 aand the whisk attachment 90 c and/or a dough hook attachment, can bealternately connectable with the first attachment hub 82, which may bedesignated or configured as a primary hub 82 due, at least in part, tothe direction in which it rotates (with the second attachment hub 84rotating in a direction opposite to that of the first hub 82). In thisrespect, the first attachment hub 82 may rotate in the directionexpected of or required for one or more the implement attachments 90configured to be used alone (i.e., whisk attachment 90 c and the doughhook attachment). The first attachment hub 82 can, thusly, be configuredto be different than the second attachment hub 84 such that attachments90 designated for use with the first hub 82 cannot be used with thesecond hub 84, including by reduction of the opening size of the firsthub 82 in comparison with the second hub 84 or the like.

The body 12 can be configured to contact a face 86 of the hand mixer 80that surrounds the first and second attachment hubs 82,84 when theattachment holder 10 is retained on the hand mixer 80, which may providestability for the attachment holder 10 when assembled with the handmixer 80. In the example shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 , as well as thecross-section view of FIG. 8 , the face 86 of the hand mixer 80 can bedefined on a generally circular hub body 88 that extends outwardly(downwardly, during use) from the hand mixer 80. In this manner, thebody 12 of the attachment holder 10 can define a similar, generallycircular shape that mutually engages with the circular face 86 of thehub body 88. As further shown, a ridge 89 can be defined within or at anedge of the face 86, and the body 12 can further define a circular rim42 extending from an outer perimeter of the first surface 14 such thatthe circular rim 42 can extend over the ridge 89 to further stabilize orto augment the coupling of the attachment holder 10 on the hand mixer80.

As further shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 8 , the first mounting projection 18can define a width 44 that is less than a width 46 of the secondmounting projection 20. In one implementation, the second mountingprojection 20 can also extend from the first surface 14 of the body 12to a distance 50 that is less than a corresponding distance 48 of thefirst mounting projection 18. This arrangement can be made toaccommodate and properly interact with the depicted arrangement of thefirst hub 82 and second hub 84 of the example hand mixer 80 from thefigures, in which the second hub 84, as discussed above, is larger thanthe first hub 82 to accommodate, for example a flange 92 included on oneof the beater attachments 90 b. In this and other implementations, themounting projections 18 and 20 can be configured to interoperate withhubs 82,84 having geometry for selective operation or indication ofdesired operability with specific ones of the implement attachments 90.

As further shown in FIG. 8 , as well as FIGS. 9 and 10 , the deviceretention projection 30 can include an inner layer 52 integral with thebody 12 and an outer layer 54 coupled with and extending over the innerlayer 52. The inner layer 52 can be of a polymeric material includingvarious plastics or the like. In one aspect, the inner layer 52 can beof a relatively flexible polymer material such as nylon, polyethylene(PETE), polystyrene (PS) or the like. The outer layer 54 can be of arelatively softer, compressible polymer material including thermoplasticelastomer or the like. In one aspect, the inclusion of the outer layer54 over the inner layer 52 of a first material having a first hardness,the outer layer 54 having a second hardness that is less than the firsthardness, can make it easier for a user to assemble the attachments 90with the retention channels 32 within the retention projection 30. Inthis respect, the outer layer 54 can line the retention channels 32 suchthat the retention channels 32 can be somewhat undersized relative tothe stems 94 of the implement attachments 90 received therein (e.g., byabout 10%) such that the outer layer 54 is compressed when therespective implement attachments 90 are received within the attachmentchannels 32. In this manner, the outer layer 54 lines at least interiorportions 56 of the attachment channels 32. Additionally, the outer layer54 can extend over the upper edges 58 of the attachment channels 32where the attachment channels 32 meet the face 36 of the deviceretention projection 30. The outer layer 54 can be thicker over theedges 58 than within the inner portions 56 to provide a snap orpress-fit engagement of the stems 94 by compression and extension of theouter layer 54 during assembly of the stems 94 into the interiorportions 56. As shown in FIGS. 8-10 , the outer layer 54 can extend overthe entire outside of the device retention projection 30 to contact thesecond surface 16 of the body 12.

To achieve the layered structure of attachment holder 10 described aboveand shown in FIGS. 8-10 , the outer layer 54 can be insert injectionmolded over the inner layer 52, which may be injection molded aloneprior to being over-molded with the outer layer 54. Alternatively, thebody 12 can be made by a dual-shot injection molding process such thatthe inner layer 52 and outer layer 54 are formed in a single operation.As shown in FIGS. 8 and 10 , the inner layer 52 can further definerespective inner portions 60,62 of the first and second mountingprojections 18,20 such that the inner portions 60,62 extend integralwith the body 12. Further, the outer layer 54 can additionally extend atleast partially over the inner portions 60 of the mounting projections.In this manner, the inner portions 60,62 can provide generally rigidsupport to define and generally maintain the shape of the mountingprojections 18,20. The outer layer 54 can extend over the inner portions60,62 to define outer sleeves 64 that extend over the inner portions60,62, the sleeves 64 having ribs 66 that extend further outwardlytherefrom at spaced-apart intervals around the sleeves 64. In thismanner, the outer layer 54 can define a compressible interface forengagement between the mounting projections 18,20 and the correspondinghubs 82,84 to provide a press-fit arrangement with an added degree ofgrip facilitated by the compression and tactile quality of the outerlayer 54 defining the sleeves 64 and ribs 66. As shown, a first portion54 a of the outer layer 54 that extends over the inner layer 52 alongthe device retention projection 30 can connect with a second portion 54b of the outer layer 54 that extends over the inner portion 60 of thefirst mounting projection 18 and a third portion 54 c of the outer layer54 that extends over the second mounting projection 20 throughrespective channels 66 a,66 b defined through the body 12. Thisarrangement can further the adhesion/attachment of the outer layer 54with the inner layer 52 and/or can facilitate injection molding of theouter layer 54 over the inner layer 52.

According to another aspect, a method for operating the hand mixer 80described herein can include removing the implement attachment holder 10from the hand mixer 80, including by withdrawal of the first and secondmounting projections 18 and 20 from the attachment hubs 82 and 84 of thehand mixer 80, within which the mounting projections 18 and 20 areinitially received. As discussed above, the implement attachment holder10 can define at least three attachment channels 32 at spaced-apartlocations along the mounting projection 30 and, at least initially,respectively retaining at least three implement attachments 90 that areselectively connectable with the first and second attachment hubs 82 and84. The method can further include removing at least one of theimplement attachments 90 from the implement attachment holder 10 andassembling the at least one of the implement attachments 90 with atleast the first attachment hub 82 of the hand mixer 80. In this respectit is noted that at least the implement attachment 90 that is desiredfor use can be removed from the attachment holder 10 before or afterremoval of the same from the hand mixer 80, at the preference of theuser.

The invention disclosed herein is further summarized in the followingparagraphs and is further characterized by combinations of any and allof the various aspects described therein.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an implementattachment holder for a hand mixer includes a body defining opposedfirst and second surfaces and first and second mounting projectionscoupled with the body and extending away from the first surface of thebody at respective first and second locations spaced apart at a firstdistance along a first direction. The attachment holder further includesa device retention projection extending away from the second surface ofthe body and partially along the first surface to at least partiallyoverlie the first and second locations from which the first and secondmounting projections extend. The device retention projection furtherdefines at least three attachment channels extending in a seconddirection normal to the first direction at spaced-apart locations alongthe device retention projection. The attachment channels are open on aface of the device retention projection and on first and second parallellong sides of the device retention projection that extend between theface and the second surface of the body.

The first and second mounting projections can be configured forengagement with respective first and second attachment hubs of the handmixer to retain the attachment holder on the hand mixer.

The first surface of the body can be configured to contact a face of thehand mixer surrounding the first and second attachment hubs when theattachment holder is retained on the hand mixer.

The first surface of the body can define a generally circular shape, thebody can further define a circular rim extending from an outer perimeterof the first surface of the body, and the circular rim can extend overan edge of a hub body of the hand mixer when the attachment holder isretained on the hand mixer.

The first mounting projection can define a width that is less than awidth of the second mounting projection.

The device retention projection can include an inner layer integral withthe body and of a first material having a first hardness and an outerlayer coupled with and extending over the inner layer, the outer layerhaving a second hardness that is less than the first hardness.

The inner layer can be of a plastic material, and the outer layer can beof an elastomer material injection molded over the inner layer.

The inner layer integral with the body can further define inner portionsof the mounting projections, and the outer layer can further extend atleast partially over the inner portions of the mounting projections.

A first portion of the outer layer that extends over the inner layer ofthe device retention projection can connect with a second portion of theouter layer that extends over the first mounting projection and a thirdportion of the outer layer that extends over the second mountingprojection through respective channels defined through the body.

The outer layer can line interior portions of the attachment channels.

According to yet another aspect, a kit includes a hand mixer havingfirst and second attachment hubs exposed at a face of the hand mixer andat least three implement attachments selectively connectable with thefirst and second attachment hubs. The kit further includes an implementattachment holder having a body defining opposed first and secondsurfaces and first and second mounting projections coupled with the bodyand extending away from the first surface of the body at respectivefirst and second locations spaced apart at a first distance along afirst direction configured for engagement with respective first andsecond attachment hubs of the hand mixer to retain the attachment holderon the hand mixer. The attachment holder further has a device retentionprojection extending away from the second surface of the body andpartially along the first surface. The device retention projectionfurther defines at least three attachment channels extending in a seconddirection normal to the first direction at spaced-apart locations alongthe device retention projection. The attachment channels are open on aface of the device retention projection and on first and second parallellong sides of the device retention projection that extend between theface and the second surface of the body. The attachment channels areconfigured to receive three of the at least three implement attachmentswhen not engaged with the first or second attachment hubs for retentionwith the hand mixer by engagement of the first and second mountingprojections with the first and second attachment hubs.

At least two of the at least three implement attachments can bealternately connectable with the first attachment hub.

The at least three implement attachments can comprise a pair of beaterattachments and a whisk attachment.

The at least three implement attachments can further comprise a doughhook attachment.

The device retention projection can extend partially along the firstsurface to at least partially overlie the first and second locationsfrom which the first and second mounting projections extend.

The first surface of the body can define a generally circular shape, thebody can further define a circular rim extending from an outer perimeterof the first surface of the body, and the circular rim can extend overan edge of a hub body of the hand mixer when the attachment holder isretained on the hand mixer.

The device retention projection can include an inner layer integral withthe body and of a first material having a first hardness and an outerlayer coupled with and extending over the inner layer, and the outerlayer can have a second hardness that is less than the first hardnessand can at least line interior portions of the attachment channels.

The inner layer integral with the body can further define inner portionsof the mounting projections, and the outer layer can further extend atleast partially over the inner portions of the mounting projections.

A first portion of the outer layer that extends over the inner layer ofthe device retention projection can connect with a second portion of theouter layer that extends over the first mounting projection and a thirdportion of the outer layer that extends over the second mountingprojection through respective channels defined through the body.

According to yet another aspect, a method for operating a hand mixer caninclude removing an implement attachment holder from the hand mixer byremoving first and second mounting projections coupled with a body ofthe attachment holder and extending away from a first surface of thebody from engagement with respective first and second attachment hubs ofthe hand mixer. The implement attachment holder defines at least threeattachment channels extending in a second direction normal to the firstdirection at spaced-apart locations along a mounting projection andrespectively retaining at least three implement attachments selectivelyconnectable with the first and second attachment hubs. The method canfurther include removing at least one of the implement attachments fromthe implement attachment holder and assembling the at least one of theimplement attachments with at least the first attachment hub of the handmixer.

It will be understood by one having ordinary skill in the art thatconstruction of the described disclosure and other components is notlimited to any specific material. Other exemplary embodiments of thedisclosure disclosed herein may be formed from a wide variety ofmaterials, unless described otherwise herein.

For purposes of this disclosure, the term “coupled” (in all of itsforms, couple, coupling, coupled, etc.) generally means the joining oftwo components (electrical or mechanical) directly or indirectly to oneanother. Such joining may be stationary in nature or movable in nature.Such joining may be achieved with the two components (electrical ormechanical) and any additional intermediate members being integrallyformed as a single unitary body with one another or with the twocomponents. Such joining may be permanent in nature or may be removableor releasable in nature unless otherwise stated.

It is also important to note that the construction and arrangement ofthe elements of the disclosure as shown in the exemplary embodiments isillustrative only. Although only a few embodiments of the presentinnovations have been described in detail in this disclosure, thoseskilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciatethat many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes,dimensions, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements,values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors,orientations, etc.) without materially departing from the novelteachings and advantages of the subject matter recited. For example,elements shown as integrally formed may be constructed of multiple partsor elements shown as multiple parts may be integrally formed, theoperation of the interfaces may be reversed or otherwise varied, thelength or width of the structures and/or members or connector or otherelements of the system may be varied, the nature or number of adjustmentpositions provided between the elements may be varied. It should benoted that the elements and/or assemblies of the system may beconstructed from any of a wide variety of materials that providesufficient strength or durability, in any of a wide variety of colors,textures, and combinations. Accordingly, all such modifications areintended to be included within the scope of the present innovations.Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions may be madein the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the desired andother exemplary embodiments without departing from the spirit of thepresent innovations.

It will be understood that any described processes or steps withindescribed processes may be combined with other disclosed processes orsteps to form structures within the scope of the present disclosure. Theexemplary structures and processes disclosed herein are for illustrativepurposes and are not to be construed as limiting.

What is claimed is:
 1. An implement attachment holder for a hand mixer,comprising: a body defining opposed first and second surfaces; first andsecond mounting projections coupled with the body and extending awayfrom the first surface of the body at respective first and secondlocations spaced apart at a first distance along a first direction; adevice retention projection extending away from the second surface ofthe body and partially along the first surface to at least partiallyoverlie the first and second locations from which the first and secondmounting projections extend, the device retention projection furtherdefining at least three attachment channels extending in a seconddirection normal to the first direction at spaced-apart locations alongthe device retention projection, the attachment channels being open on aface of the device retention projection and on first and second parallellong sides of the device retention projection that extend between theface and the second surface of the body.
 2. The attachment holder ofclaim 1, wherein the first and second mounting projections areconfigured for engagement with respective first and second attachmenthubs of the hand mixer to retain the attachment holder on the handmixer.
 3. The attachment holder of claim 2, wherein the first surface ofthe body is configured to contact a face of the hand mixer surroundingthe first and second attachment hubs when the attachment holder isretained on the hand mixer.
 4. The attachment holder of claim 2, whereinthe first surface of the body defines a generally circular shape, thebody further defining a circular rim extending from an outer perimeterof the first surface of the body, the circular rim extending over anedge of a hub body of the hand mixer when the attachment holder isretained on the hand mixer.
 5. The attachment holder of claim 2, whereinthe first mounting projection defines a width that is less than a widthof the second mounting projection.
 6. The attachment holder of claim 1,wherein the device retention projection includes an inner layer integralwith the body and of a first material having a first hardness and anouter layer coupled with and extending over the inner layer, the outerlayer having a second hardness that is less than the first hardness. 7.The attachment holder of claim 6, wherein: the inner layer is of aplastic material; and the outer layer is of an elastomer materialinjection molded over the inner layer.
 8. The attachment holder of claim6, wherein the inner layer integral with the body further defines innerportions of the mounting projections, the outer layer further extendingat least partially over the inner portions of the mounting projections.9. The attachment holder of claim 8, wherein a first portion of theouter layer that extends over the inner layer of the device retentionprojection connects with a second portion of the outer layer thatextends over the first mounting projection and a third portion of theouter layer that extends over the second mounting projection throughrespective channels defined through the body.
 10. The attachment holderof claim 6, wherein the outer layer lines interior portions of theattachment channels.
 11. A kit, comprising: a hand mixer including firstand second attachment hubs exposed at a face of the hand mixer; at leastthree implement attachments selectively connectable with the first andsecond attachment hubs; an implement attachment holder, including: abody defining opposed first and second surfaces; first and secondmounting projections coupled with the body and extending away from thefirst surface of the body at respective first and second locationsspaced apart at a first distance along a first direction configured forrespective engagement with the first and second attachment hubs of thehand mixer to retain the attachment holder on the hand mixer; a deviceretention projection extending away from the second surface of the bodyand partially along the first surface, the device retention projectionfurther defining at least three attachment channels extending in asecond direction normal to the first direction at spaced-apart locationsalong the device retention projection, the attachment channels beingopen on the face of the device retention projection and on first andsecond parallel long sides of the device retention projection thatextend between the face and the second surface of the body, theattachment channels being configured to receive three of the at leastthree implement attachments when not engaged with the first or secondattachment hubs for retention with the hand mixer by engagement of thefirst and second mounting projections with the first and secondattachment hubs.
 12. The kit of claim 11, wherein at least two of the atleast three implement attachments are alternately connectable with thefirst attachment hub.
 13. The kit of claim 11, wherein the at leastthree implement attachments comprise a pair of beater attachments and awhisk attachment.
 14. The kit of claim 13, wherein the at least threeimplement attachments further comprise a dough hook attachment.
 15. Thekit of claim 11, wherein the device retention projection extendspartially along the first surface to at least partially overlie thefirst and second locations from which the first and second mountingprojections extend.
 16. The kit of claim 11, wherein the first surfaceof the body defines a generally circular shape, the body furtherdefining a circular rim extending from an outer perimeter of the firstsurface of the body, the circular rim extending over an edge of a hubbody of the hand mixer when the attachment holder is retained on thehand mixer.
 17. The kit of claim 11, wherein the device retentionprojection includes an inner layer integral with the body and of a firstmaterial having a first hardness and an outer layer coupled with andextending over the inner layer, the outer layer having a second hardnessthat is less than the first hardness and at least lining interiorportions of the attachment channels.
 18. The kit of claim 17, whereinthe inner layer integral with the body further defines inner portions ofthe mounting projections, the outer layer further extending at leastpartially over the inner portions of the mounting projections.
 19. Thekit of claim 18, wherein a first portion of the outer layer that extendsover the inner layer of the device retention projection connects with asecond portion of the outer layer that extends over the first mountingprojection and a third portion of the outer layer that extends over thesecond mounting projection through respective channels defined throughthe body.
 20. A method for operating a hand mixer, comprising: removingan implement attachment holder from the hand mixer by removing first andsecond mounting projections coupled with a body of the attachment holderand extending away from a first surface of the body from engagement withrespective first and second attachment hubs of the hand mixer, theimplement attachment holder defining at least three attachment channelsextending in a second direction normal to the first direction atspaced-apart locations along a mounting projection and respectivelyretaining at least three implement attachments selectively connectablewith the first and second attachment hubs; removing at least one of theimplement attachments from the implement attachment holder; andassembling the at least one of the implement attachments with at leastthe first attachment hub of the hand mixer.